Taking home new electrified vehicles is an effective way to reduce your environmental impact and save on fuel costs for drives across the country and close to home. The Hall | MileOne Autogroup team is sharing everything you need to know about your electric driving options, including hybrids, EVs, and PHEVs. Find the electric vehicle you’ve been waiting for at one of our locations today.
How Do Hybrid Vehicles Work?
Hybrid vehicles are a slight departure from traditional gasoline-powered models. Instead of relying solely on the internal combustion engine, they split the power source between the engine and a battery-powered electric motor that’s capable of taking the vehicle short distances or augmenting the gas engine’s output. Hybrid cars reduce your fuel costs so you make fewer stops at the gas station and never need to worry about finding a charging location on the go. That said, they do not have a long all-electric range.
How Do PHEVs Work?
PHEVs, or plug-in hybrid vehicles, have larger electric engines and batteries, which allow an all-electric range that averages between 20 and 40 miles for most modern vehicles. The larger capacity does mean that these vehicles need to be charged, since regenerative braking alone isn’t enough to fully recharge the battery. However, they can be charged using 120- or 240-volt electric infrastructure already available in your home and at many public charging stations.
How Do EVs Work?
For the maximum electric driving capability, you’ll want to consider an all-electric car, or EV. EVs don’t have an internal combustion engine of any kind, meaning they run entirely on electric power, eliminating emissions and significantly reducing the cost of vehicle ownership. You will need to stay informed on range and charging locations to avoid running low when away from home, but EVs can be charged with either installed home-charging infrastructure or at public charging stations.
Test-Drive Electrified Models at a Hall | MileOne Autogroup Dealership
Whether you’re looking to reduce your fuel consumption with the daily drive or emissions on the next road trip, there’s an electrified vehicle option to suit your needs. With help from our Hall | MileOne Autogroup teams, you can decide between Hybrid, EV, and PHEV driving. Visit a location to compare and test-drive models.